In the same family as garlic and onions, leeks have a mild sweet flavor adding just a subtle hint of a delicate sweet onion. Also a good source of Vitamin C along with Vitamins A, K and E, anti-oxidants and minerals, leeks are great sautéed or eaten raw in your salad. Sauté sugar snap peas and leeks in butter with a little white wine, topped off with fresh mint and lemon and your guests will be so thankful that spring has arrived with Buttery Lemon Mint Sugar Snap Peas!

4. Remove from heat. Transfer to serving dish and top with mint and lemon zest.

Makes 4 cups/8 servings/ 1/2 cup per serving.

*I love the convenience of these packaged sugar snap peas that have already have had their strings removed saving minutes of prep time….and every minute counts especially on a holiday! Available in the produce section of your grocery store.